Yeldari Dam, is an
earthfill dam
A dam is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground streams. Reservoirs created by dams not only suppress floods but also provide water for activities such as irrigation, human consumption, industrial use ...
on
Purna river near Yeldari in
Jintur taluka of
Parbhani district in the state of
Maharashtra in
India
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. It is the second largest dam in
Marathwada
Marathwada () is a proposed state and geographical region of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It was formed during the Nizam's rule and was part of the then Hyderabad State. The region coincides with the Aurangabad division of Maharashtra. I ...
region. Dam is renovated and developed as a big reservoir and also tourist attraction spot in Parbhani district.
Specifications
The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is while the length is . The live storage capacity is .
Purpose
* Irrigation
* Hydroelectricity
The dam was built between 1958 and 1968 under the observation of
Yashwantrao Chavan
Yashwantrao Balwantrao Chavan (Marathi pronunciation: əʃʋənt̪ɾaːʋ t͡səʋʱaːɳ 12 March 1913 – 25 November 1984) was an Indian politician. He served as the last Chief Minister of Bombay State and the first of Maharashtra after ...
. It has a hydroelectric power station consisting of three units of 7.5
MW capacity each for 22.5 MW total capacity.
See also
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Dams in Maharashtra
There are around 1821 notable large dams in state of Maharashtra in India.
Dams in Maharashtra by specification
The table below list dams of state of Maharashtra by their specifications which has gross storage capacity more than 10,000 103m3.
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List of reservoirs and dams in India
This page shows the state-wise list of dams and reservoirs in India. As of July, 2019, total number of large dams in India is 5,334. About 447 large dams are under construction in India. In terms of number of dams, India ranks third after China an ...
References
{{Hydrography of Maharashtra
Dams in Parbhani district
Dams completed in 1968
Earth-filled dams
1968 establishments in Maharashtra
Tourist attractions in Parbhani district